I spent 26 days in the hospital and racked up almost $900K in bills. The real financial battle started when I left the ICU.

Courtesy of Stella Shon

• Stella Shon experienced burn-like wounds all over her body from an allergic reaction to medication.
• One insurance provider paid almost $900K for the ICU. Her follow-up claims have been rejected.
• Shon has paid over $20,000 out of pocket for related medical expenses since her hospitalization.

Editor's note: Business Insider has verified all medical expenses and payments mentioned in this article.

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